News & Events

Join us for an evening of conversation exploring the lived experiences of queer, trans, and nonbinary Muslims across borders. Facilitated by El-Farouk Khaki and Rahim Thawer and moderated by Dr.

Learn about zine culture and how compilation media can be used as a facilitation tool for queer and trans newcomer narratives.

Join us for a webinar with Delvin Maxwell, as we spotlight the experiences, challenges, and ways to support LGBTQIA+ migrant farm workers.

Canada relies heavily on migrant farm workers for our food systems, whose labour remains invisible to many.

OCASI - The Positive Spaces Initiative (PSI) cordially invites you to participate in the upcoming webinar:
Addressing the Challenges of LGBTQIA+ Newcomers in Northern Ontario

Date: January 21st, 2026
Time: 12-1:30pm EST

Learn how to use different tools to facilitate storytelling and understanding at the intersections of queer, trans newcomers and refugees with our webinar, Reclaiming LGBTQIA+ Refugee, Newcomer Narratives Through Photovoice.

OCASI - The Positive Spaces Initiative (PSI) cordially invites you to participate in the upcoming virtual roundtable:

Bridging Gaps: Intersectional Approaches to Addressing Gender-Based Violence in 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomer Communities

Le logement est l’un des plus grands obstacles auxquels les nouveaux arrivants sont confrontés lorsqu’ils arrivent au Canada.